History of the Birmingham City v Arsenal fixture
Blues prepare to entertain Arsenal at St. Andrew's on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blues are clearly on top, winning 51.79% of the games played between the two on home soil.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at St. Andrew's was less than a year ago, in January 2003, where Arsenal annihilated the Blues 0-4 in a Premiership match. To view report, click here
For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click hereRecent encounters between the teams: 2002/2003 Sun 12 Jan Birmingham 0 - 4 Arsenal PREM 2002/2003 Sun 18 Aug Arsenal 2 - 0 Birmingham PREM 1985/1986 Sat 03 May Birmingham 0 - 1 Arsenal DIV1 1985/1986 Sat 30 Nov Arsenal 0 - 0 Birmingham DIV1 1983/1984 Mon 23 Apr Birmingham 1 - 1 Arsenal DIV1 1983/1984 Tue 27 Dec Arsenal 1 - 1 Birmingham DIV1 1982/1983 Tue 15 Mar Birmingham 2 - 1 Arsenal DIV1
Recent respective form guides
Blues have lost just once in their last six home matches, but have drawn four of them. These games have seen the Blues score just 6 goals, though they have conceded only 4.
Arsenal have an average recent record on the road, collecting 2 wins and 3 draws from the last six. These games have constituted a decent return of 8 goals for the Gunners, and 8 goals against.
Blues find themselves in a respectable 5th position in the Premiership, courtesy of the 20 points they have accumulated from 12 games. Arsenal are currently sitting proudly at the top of the entire league, having collected 30 points from their 12 games played.
For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click hereCurrent form guides: P W D L F A P Birmingham 6 1 3 2 3 6 8 Arsenal 6 3 2 1 11 7 11
Prediction ...
Having studied this game long and hard, we cannot separate the two. A draw for the Blues. Score drawSequence statistics: Birmingham Drawn last 2 games at home.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.Arsenal 4 games since last defeat.
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